West Ham 2-5 Arsenal

Current streaks

Recent form

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The Hammers have shown resilience by bouncing back from defeats with wins, as evidenced by their latest victory against Newcastle United following a loss to Nottingham Forest. Their goal-scoring and defensive records are perfectly balanced, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded over this period, averaging 1.5 goals per game in both categories. Notably, West Ham have been involved in several high-scoring matches, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town and a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite their mid-table position of 14th, the team have managed to secure two clean sheets in their last six outings, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents when in form.

Arsenal

Arsenal have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable upturn in their last two matches. The Gunners have secured three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games across all competitions. Their most impressive result came in their latest outing, a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting CP in the Champions League, which also marks their highest-scoring game in this period. Arsenal have demonstrated resilience in defence, conceding only 0.67 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2 goals scored per game, contributing to a positive goal difference of 8. Despite two consecutive losses against Inter Milan and Newcastle United, Arsenal have bounced back strongly with back-to-back wins, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 1 in those two matches. Currently sitting 4th in the Premier League with 22 points from 12 games, Arsenal are showing signs of regaining their form after a brief dip.

Recent home/away form

West Ham

West Ham's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Hammers showing both promise and vulnerability at the London Stadium. They've managed to secure three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six home matches, demonstrating a degree of inconsistency. Notably, their 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town stands out as a high-scoring affair, showcasing their attacking potential. However, the team has also suffered heavy defeats, conceding three goals each against Chelsea and Manchester City. West Ham have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only two in their last six home games, but they've been involved in some entertaining matches, with 67% of these fixtures seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite their middling league position, the Hammers have shown they can compete with top teams, as evidenced by their 2-1 win over Manchester United.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent away form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches on the road yielding two wins, one draw, and three losses. The Gunners have struggled particularly in the Premier League, failing to win any of their last three away league fixtures. However, they have shown impressive form in cup competitions, securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Preston in the League Cup and a remarkable 5-1 thrashing of Sporting CP in the Champions League. This high-scoring encounter in Lisbon stands out as their most impressive away performance, contributing significantly to their goal tally. Despite their mixed results, Arsenal have maintained a positive goal difference in these six away games, scoring 9 goals whilst conceding 6. Interestingly, two-thirds of these matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs on their travels.